Sunday, August 25, 2013

1920–1930 Wester Bros Solingen Germany #34 DE-FI In Box

Here we have, in excellent condition, a WESTER BROS, NEW YORK, 9/16", FULL HOLLOW, ORIGINAL, straight razor (1920–1930 from the scale and razor designs.) Wester Bros De-Fi "34 New York Original 9/16" Made By Wester & Butz, Merscheid Solingen Germany. The razor measures 6" closed and 9" open. The celluloid handle is chocolate and dark brown in color. The coffin is in extremely good condition with a very minimal amount of ware, the original factory sticker is still on the inside, readable and also in excellent condition. This is an extremely beautiful collectors vintage straight razor. The razor comes with the original pins, bolsters, scales and paper storage box. Blade is in immaculate condition with no hone wear. Scales are straight,pins are tight and blade centers nicely. The blade measures 9/16". On the front shank it says, De-Fi #34, Reg U.S. PAT.OFF. On the back it says, Wester Bros, Solingen Germany, with their trademark. The trade mark is clearly visible. This is a beatiful and RARE example of a brand new looking Wester Bros, De-Fi #34. Please don't forget to look at the pictures as they are part of the description, also please disregard the fingerprints on the blade, those are mine.RICHARDS RAZORS; MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE!PRICE $185.00 OBOSHIPPING FREE CONTINENTAL USARICHARDS RAZORS; MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE!http://www.ioffer.com/selling/rickcaron2008http://www.bonanza.com/booths/rckandrews45http://richardsrazors.ecrater.com/http://instantfinder.com/RICHARDSRAZORS

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Wester History:The Wester & Butz steel factory was founded in 1832 in Mersceid, a town west of Solingen, Germany and was listed there in 1925 and 1928 as an open-blade razor maker. They made the Anchor Brand Straight Edge Razor imported solelyby Wester Bros New York, originally founded in 1891 as Jacoby & Wester. NYC business directories of 1908 and 1909 list Wester Brothers (Carl & Max) at148 Chambers Street, now a wine shop, Chambers Street Wines a 1922 directory lists Mr. Charles Wester, Wester Brothers, 71 Murray Street and 1929 and 1931 have Wester Brothers on 250 W. Broadway.

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I am retired military, USAF, married four times divorced three, 13 grandchildren, a very ambitious 64-year-old man that finds sitting around doing nothing utterly boring. Nowadays I do most of my selling on Etsy and eBay.